No Child Left Behind Comprehensive Needs Assessment Process:
  1. Review the purpose and outcomes for conducting the CNA.
  2. Establish committees for each area of the CNA.
  3. Determine which types of data will be collected and analyzed by committee to develop the school profile.
  4. Determine areas of priority and summarize needs.
  5. Connect the CNA to the district/campus improvement plan developement and review process.

Areas of the CNA:
Demographics
Student Achievement
School Culture and Climate
Staff Quality, Recruitment and Retention
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessments
Family and Community Involvement
School Organization
Technology